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Johann Liss Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Johann Liss our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Johann Liss · 1597 – 1629

Venus and Adonis

1625 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 5 x 69 cm

Johann Liss’s 1625 oil on copper painting, Venus and Adonis, showcases baroque sensuousness depicting a mythological scene with vibrant detail and classical beauty; discover this stunning reproduction by Liss.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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The Death of Cleopatra

1622 · Alte Pinakothek, Munich · original 97 x 85 cm

Johann Liss 1622 Alte Pinakothek, Munich Oil on canvas 97 x 85 cm The Death of Cleopatra This painting portrays Cleopatra's final moments with remarkable stillness. Liss skillfully uses light to illuminate the queen’s body and create a dramatic contrast between life and death, emphasizing the fragility of existence. Created during the Baroque period, Liss’s work reflects the artistic conven

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Judith and Holophernes

1628 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 126 x 102 cm

Johann Liss's "Judith and Holophernes" (1628) is a dramatic Baroque painting depicting the biblical heroine’s decisive act. Explore its rich details, symbolism, and the artist's masterful use of light & shadow.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$524102 × 126 cm Commission at original size

Venus in front of the Mirror

1625 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 83 x 69 cm

Admire 'Venus in front of the Mirror' by Johann Liss (1625-26). This captivating Baroque painting, housed in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, showcases a sensual scene with vibrant colors and masterful detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Untitled (D2X6GG)

1626 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 99 x 126 cm

This artwork showcases Pieter Claesz’s signature style: quiet observation and luminous light. Executed in 1626, it portrays Saint Mary Magdalen's temptation by a figure resembling Lucifer, highlighting symbolic elements like an apple – a testament to Claesz’s ability to convey profound emotion through subtle visual cues.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$513126 × 99 cm Commission at original size

The Ecstasy of St Paul

1628 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 80 x 58 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Pieter Claesz's 'The Ecstasy of St Paul,' a masterful depiction of faith and devotion rendered in luminous light and subtle color palettes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$28558 × 80 cm Commission at original size

Nymph and Shepherd

1625 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 104.46 x 94.93cm

This dramatic Baroque painting by Johann Liss depicts a sleeping nymph and watchful shepherd. Discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$46495 × 104 cm Commission at original size

The Sacrifice of Isaac

1624 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 66 x 85 cm

Johann Liss Johann Liss’s "The Sacrifice of Isaac" is a captivating oil painting portraying the biblical narrative of Abraham preparing to sacrifice his son Isaac. Executed in 1624, this artwork showcases Liss's signature style—characterized by subtle illumination and tranquil landscapes—effectively conveying the drama and emotion of the scene. The painting features Abraham holding Isaac captive

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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The Prodigal Son

1625 · Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna · original 86 x 70 cm

Experience the dramatic social gathering of The Prodigal Son by Johann Liss (1625), capturing intense human emotion; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$32570 × 86 cm Commission at original size

Apollo and Marsyas

1627 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 58 x 48 cm

Witness the dramatic clash of myth and power in Johann Liss's 'Apollo and Marsyas.' This 1627 Baroque masterpiece depicts the fateful contest, rendered with striking detail and emotion. Own a hand-painted reproduction today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Adam and Eve Mourning for Abel

1624 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 67 x 84 cm

A poignant scene of grief captures Adam and Eve mourning Abel in this 1624 masterpiece by Johann Liss, offering a profound sense of religious history that invites you to bring this timeless emotion into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$31484 × 67 cm Commission at original size

Temptation of Saint Anthony

1624 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 22.0 x 16.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Temptation of Saint Anthony

1614 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 24.2 x 18.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Sleeping Nymph

1620 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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The Vision of St Jerome

1627 · San Nicola da Tolentino, Venice · original 225 x 175 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$1290175 × 225 cm Commission at original size

A Bacchanalian Feast

1617 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 34 x 27 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Franciscan Monk

1730 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 39.5 x 56.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$36457 × 40 cm Commission at original size

The prodigal son at the prostitutes

1622 · Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg · original 160.5 x 240.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$1490240 × 161 cm Commission at original size

The Apostle Paul

1614 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 73.8 x 62.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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A lute player

1700

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Village Wedding Procession

1616 · original 65.5 x 81.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Same size as the original$43082 × 66 cm Commission at original size

Temptation of Saint Anthony

1660 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 24.6 x 18.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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The Satyr and the Peasant

1626 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 133 x 167 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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A Game of Morra

1620 · original 74.0 x 54.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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Abel mourned by his parents

Explore Johann Liss’s dramatic ‘Abel Mourned.’ A Baroque masterpiece featuring intense lighting & emotional depth. Discover this poignant scene of grief & redemption in oil on canvas.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 33 artworks by Johann Liss
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The artist

Johann Liss

1597 – 1629

Quick facts

Works on APS33
Also known asJan Liss, Jan Lijs, Johann Lijs, Jan Lisz, Johann Lisz
Movementsbaroque
Top 3 worksVenus and Adonis, The Death of Cleopatra, Judith and Holophernes
Best occasionsaccent, statement
Died1629
Museums on APSAlte Pinakothek, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Art periodEarly Modern

Biography

A Master of the Baroque Spirit

Johann Liss, also known as Jan Lys, stands as a luminous figure within the 17th-century German Baroque movement, a painter whose journey through Europe mirrored the vibrant, shifting currents of his era. Born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, specifically in Oldenburg, Liss’s early life was shaped by the rigorous artistic traditions of his home state. His path as an artist was one of constant motion and profound transformation, as he moved from the northern reaches of Germany to the great artistic hubs of the continent. Through his studies with Hendrick Goltzius in Haarlem and Amsterdam, he absorbed the technical mastery of the Dutch tradition before embarking on a travels that would eventually lead him through Paris and into the heart of Italy.

The evolution of Liss’s style is a captivating study in artistic adaptation. His early period, marked by his time in Rome around 1620–1622, reveals a deep engagement with the dramatic tension of Caravaggio. During these formative years, his canvases were defined by the stark, powerful contrasts of light and shadow, a technique that imbued his religious and mythological subjects with an immediate, visceral presence. However, as he migrated toward Venice, his palette underwent a magnificent metamorphosis. The somber depths of his Roman period gave way to a spirited treatment of the painted surface, characterized by brilliant colors and a loose, energetic brushwork that seemed to breathe with life.

Themes of Divinity and Desire

Liss possessed a rare ability to navigate the dual realms of the sacred and the profane, treating biblical narratives and classical myths with equal emotional intensity. In his religious works, such as The Sacrifice of Isaac, he utilized the Baroque aesthetic to explore profound themes of faith, obedience, and divine intervention. He often set these heavy theological moments against expansive, meticulously rendered landscapes, creating a tension between the monumental weight of the scripture and the natural world. His depictions of the divine were never merely static; they pulsed with a sense of movement and psychological depth that captured the religious fervor of the 17th century.

Conversely, his mythological works allowed for a more sensuous exploration of the human form and classical legend. In pieces like Venus and Adonis, Liss embraced a burgeoning aesthetic of beauty and desire, using oil on copper to achieve subtle tonal variations that heightened the emotional stakes of Ovidian tragedy. Whether capturing the tragic demise of Cleopatra or the divine judgment in Apollo and Marsyas, his work consistently sought to transcend simple storytelling. He looked toward the raw power of emotion, utilizing thick impasto and dynamic compositions to ensure that every mythological encounter felt both ancient and urgently alive.

Legacy and Artistic Influence

The significance of Johann Liss extends far beyond his individual canvases, as his stylistic innovations helped pave the way for future generations of painters. His later Venetian style, with its emphasis on light, color, and a certain fluid spontaneity, acted as a precursor to the Rococo movement. The energetic brushstrokes found in his work can be seen as an early influence on the great Guardi brothers, and his ability to integrate foreign influences into the Venetian tradition left a lasting mark on the Republic's artistic landscape.

His impact is most clearly felt in the lineage of 18th-century masters. The works of Sebastiano Ricci, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, and Giovanni Piazzetta all carry echoes of the brilliance and movement that Liss pioneered. Though his life was cut short by the plague in Verona, leaving behind a legacy of both pious biblical subjects and sensuous mythological tales, he remains a vital link in the chain of Baroque excellence. He was a painter who mastered the art of transformation, turning the shadows of Rome into the radiant light of Venice.

Questions & Answers

Where are Johann Liss's artworks grouped by keywords?

The By Keywords page of Johann Liss groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

What other names is Johann Liss known by?

Johann Liss appears under the alternate names Jan Liss, Jan Lijs, Johann Lijs, Jan Lisz, Johann Lisz.

Is there an overview of all the subjects Johann Liss painted?

The Subject Atlas page maps Johann Liss's artworks by subject.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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